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Delete Row
To quickly delete a row in Excel select a row and use the shortcut CTRL – (minus sign). To quickly delete multiple rows select multiple rows and use the same shortcut.
Delete Row
To delete a row in Excel execute the following steps.
1. Select a row.
2. Right click and then click Delete.
Result:
Note: instead of executing step 2 use the shortcut CTRL – (minus sign).
Delete Rows
To quickly delete multiple rows in Excel execute the following steps.
1. Select multiple rows by clicking and dragging over the row headers.
2. Press CTRL – (minus sign).
Result:
Delete Cells
Excel displays the Delete Cells dialog box if you don’t select a row or multiple rows before using the shortcut CTRL – (minus sign).
1. Select cell A3.
2. Press CTRL – (minus sign).
3a. Excel automatically selects “Shift cells up”. Click OK.
Result:
3b. To delete a row select “Entire row” and click OK.
Result:
